Samuel Smith
Abilene,United States
Summary
Build upon career as a professional driver or re-enter field in Sales and Merchandising. Competitive Route Sales Representative with strong background providing customers with specific products to address needs and requirements. Effective in handling orders and verifying delivery of accurate shipments in alignment with strict schedules. Innovative and focused professional polished in maintaining accurate records of sales, developing leads and prospects and resolving customer issues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Driver
Sunset Logistics
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Researched and adhered to planned highly efficient routes to optimize schedules.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Conferred with dispatch to relay delays, receive route, and adjust plans to meet daily targets.
- Conformed to all DOT rules and regulations.
- Maintained impeccable driving record and history of zero incidents.
Sales Representative
MS Energy Services
09.2005 - 04.2019
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
- Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Identified new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, marketing and prospective database leads.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and address customer needs.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Vehicle Inspection
- Traffic Observations
- Route Management
- Route Planning
- Map Reading
- Safe Vehicle Operations
- Accurate Trip Logs
- DOT Rules
- Equipment Inspection
- Product Delivery
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
Company Driver
Sunset Logistics
05.2019 - 12.2022
Sales Representative
MS Energy Services
09.2005 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Texas Tech University
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